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Rehab - The Price of Modern Fame

Stuart Maconie presents a series which charts the history of modern Britain in 50 records. This week, Stuart looks at the celebrity culture that surrounds the rise and all-too-often downfall of singing stars, as he features Rehab by Amy Winehouse.

57 minutes

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Tue 16 Feb 201623:00
BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Amy Winehouse

    Rehab

  • Amy Winehouse

    Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?

  • Amy Winehouse

    You Know I'm No Good

  • Amy Winehouse

    Back To Black

  • Amy Winehouse

    Take The Box

  • Amy Winehouse

    Rehab

  • Carpenters

    Rainy Days and Mondays

  • Billie Holiday

    Am I Blue

  • Nirvana

    Smells Like Teen Spirit

  • Quincy Jones & Amy Winehouse

    It's My Party

  • Any Winehouse & Tony Bennet

    Body And Soul

  • Amy Winehouse

    Love Is A Losing Game

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Your contributions will play a key part in this episode, take a look at the questions below and send us your thoughts:

  • Did you buy Amy Winehouse’s records and did you think she was a breath of fresh air?
  • What do you think of the tabloid press and celebrity culture?
  • Did you witness Amy Winehouse’s gradual decline with horror?
  • Do you think pop singers are good or bad role models for young people?

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  • Wed 13 Feb 201322:00
    BBC Radio 2
  • Tue 16 Feb 201623:00
    BBC Radio 2

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